A. fall towards the sun
B. scatter and stop moving
C. continue to move at tangent to their original orbits
D. continue to move perpendicular to their original orbits.
Correct Answer:
Option D – continue to move perpendicular to their original orbits.
Explanation:
The planets would shoot off in straight lines going out into space. The Sun’s gravity is what makes them follow curved orbits.
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